Monday, August 15, 2011

On the Recap: Overrated Weekend GW1

- Best player on the pitch is not the bonus points darling ie Given, Moses

- Bad mistakes ie own goal or missed penalty may not affected the index, its the overall performance

- Some attacking wing backs and defensive midfielder who have an eye for a goal might benefit from the score

- Out of this world performance is needed for goalkeeper to get listed on the first page

- In terms of nil-nil scoreline (0-0), credit for defenders are a lot more than the keeper

- Creative players (any position) who creates for others may be the key to unlock the bonus code

As you all probably know, Official Fantasy Premier League has issued a statement that due to the major glitch in their website ans system during the weekend, they are introducing an extra wildcard this week to soften the complaints and dissatisfaction among the managers. Another significant rule tweak is admin for the private league can make a decision to start the point accumulation from Gameweek 2 ala H2H league where you can determine the starting week. Honestly, its a bless in disguise and I do feel for the managers who got it right on the first weekend. Give some credit to those who planned early!. I think I would decide not to reset the official fantasyonthego league or else we can have a poll. Please leave your comments if any. Here's the related statement by the Official FPL followed by the Gameweek 1 recap:-

1. Receive unlimited transfers

No points will be deducted for any transfers you make up to the Gameweek 2 deadline (11:30 BST on Saturday 20th August 2011). If you have already made transfers and had points deducted, these will be restored to your overall total by midnight on Tuesday 16th August 2011. If you have already opted to play your wildcard, this too will be restored at the same time.

Wrong U-turn (Where Expectations Goes Unexpected)

- AVB not winning and Torres preferred than Drog

- Liverpool draw the game they should win

- Defensively strong at home (in the Championship), not in the premiership for QPR

- Tarrabt choice not justified (yet) same with Nzog

- All United first team defenders are out, Smalling & Jones to the rescue

- Penalty taker aka fantasy powerhouse Kuyt on the bench

- Suarez played, missed the penalty and get the full bonus

- Rodallega & Albrighton on the bench, overdefensive tactics?

- Aguero 30 minutes cameo produces a brace and an assist and next for top of the league face off